Xperia Z2 Tablet
Contents
Typing text
FM radio
Calendar 109 Alarm and clock 110
Bluetooth wireless technology One-touch setup 101
Overview
Find and tap Settings About tablet Android version
Getting started
About this User guide
To insert the micro SIM card
Assembly
To remove the micro SIM card
To insert a memory card
To remove the memory card
To turn off the device
Why do I need a Google account?
Starting your device for the first time
To turn on the device
Charging your device
Battery notification light status
To set up a Google account on your device
Find and tap Settings Add account Google
Touching and holding
Using the touchscreen
Learning the basics
Tapping
To activate the screen
Locking and unlocking the screen
Swiping
Flicking
Home screen panes
Home screen
Tap Search apps
Application screen
Small apps
Navigating applications
Widgets
Shortcuts and folders
Status and notifications
Find and tap Settings Personalization Lock screen
Background and themes
Taking a screenshot
To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel
Icons in the status bar
Notification light
Status icons
Find and tap Settings Personalization Status bar icons
Notification icons
To manage status bar icons
Find and tap Settings Personalization Manage notifications
Application overview
To manage notifications
Page
Downloading applications from other sources
Find and tap Settings Security
Downloading applications
Downloading applications from Google Play
Internet and networks
Internet and MMS settings
Find and tap Settings More… Internet settings
Find and tap Settings More… Mobile networks
Wi-Fi
To enable Wi-Fi network notifications
Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength
Wi-Fi settings
To add a Wi-Fi network manually
Find and tap Settings More… Tethering & portable hotspot
To add a Wi-Fi sleep policy
Tap Advanced Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
To share your data connection using a USB cable
To use your device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot
Tethering with Xperia Link
To rename or secure your portable hotspot
Mark the Restrict background data checkbox
Find and tap Settings Data usage
Controlling data usage
Selecting mobile networks
Tap Connect
Virtual private networks VPNs
Synchronising data on your device
Synchronising with online accounts
Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Tap Settings Add account Exchange ActiveSync
Synchronising with Outlook using a computer
To synchronise with your Outlook calendar using a computer
Basic settings
Accessing settings
Sound, ringtone and volume
SIM card protection
Find and tap Settings Sound Phone ringtone
Find and tap Settings Sound Notification sound
Find and tap Settings Security Set up SIM card lock
Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock
Screen settings
Find and tap Settings Display Brightness
Find and tap Settings Display Sleep
Tap Screen lock Bluetooth unlock
Find and tap Settings Security Screen lock Pattern
Tap Continue
Date and time
Language settings
Enhancing the sound output
Super-vivid mode
High-resolution audio
Reality for mobile
To use a noise cancelling headset
Noise cancellation
To play high-resolution audio using a headset only
To play high-resolution audio via the micro USB port
On-screen keyboard
Typing text
Application bar
Entering text using voice input
Tap , then tap Keyboard settings
Editing text
Personalising the Xperia keyboard
To make a call by dialling
To make a call using smart dial
Calling
Making calls
Using the answering machine
Receiving calls
Showing or hiding your phone number
Rejecting a call with a text message
Find and tap Settings Call Answering Machine Messages
Find and tap Settings Call Reject call with message
Ongoing calls
Using the call log
Forwarding calls
Restricting calls
Find and tap Settings Call Additional settings
Multiple calls
Tap Fixed dialing numbers Change PIN2
Conference calls
Voicemail
Emergency calls
To make an emergency call while the SIM card is locked
Transferring contacts
Transferring contacts using a computer
Transferring contacts using an online account
Contacts
Tap , then tap Import contacts SIM card
To import contacts using Bluetooth technology
Searching and viewing contacts
To import contacts from a SIM card
Tap Set ringtone
Adding and editing contacts
Favourites and groups
Sending contact information
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application
Press , then tap Export contacts SIM card
Backing up contacts
Tap Unlink contact Unlink
Press , then tap Export contacts SD card
To read a received message
Messaging and chat
Reading and sending messages
To create and send a message
Organising your messages
Delete
Tap , then tap Delete conversations
Instant messaging and video chat
Messaging settings
Tap , then tap Settings Notification settings
Calling from a message
Setting up email
Tap , then tap Settings Add account
Sending and receiving email messages
Email preview pane
Tap Delete account OK
Email account settings
Tap , then tap Settings Split view
Organising your email messages
Tap Out of office
Gmail
To change the inbox check frequency
Tap Check frequency Check frequency and select an option
Music
Transferring music to your device
Listening to music
To find song-related information online
To play a song using the Walkman application
To adjust the audio volume
Walkman home screen menu
Playlists
Sharing music
Enhancing the sound
Sharing music on Facebook
Visualiser
Recognising music with TrackID
Tap Visualizer
Music Unlimited online service
To move between radio channels
FM radio
Listening to the radio
To listen to the FM radio
Tap Play in speaker
Sound settings
Tap Enable stereo sound
Favourite radio channels
Taking photos and recording videos
Camera
To use the zoom function
Using Smile Shutter to capture smiling faces
Tap Focus mode Face detection
Face detection
Adding the geographical position to your photos
General camera settings
Capturing mode settings overview
Tap Settings Location
Creative effect
Manual mode
Superior auto
AR effect
Downloading camera applications
Background defocus mode
Multi camera mode
Face
Touch Block
Still camera settings
Still camera settings overview Resolution
To adjust the still camera settings
Self-timer
Focus mode
Smile Shutter
Face registration
Metering
Image stabiliser
Preview
Video camera settings
To adjust the video camera settings
Scene selection
Video camera settings overview Video resolution
Smile Shuttervideo
HDR video
Microphone
SteadyShot
Night
Photos and videos in Album
Viewing photos and videos
SensMe slideshow
Use as Wallpaper
Sharing and managing photos and videos
Tap Movies Just once
Use as Contact picture
Editing photos with the Photo editor application
Analysing photos with faces in Album
Tap Add name
Tap Apply Crop
Album home screen menu
To Like a photo or video on Facebook
To view photos from online services in Album
To view and add comments to online album content
Viewing your photos on a map
To change the geotag of a photo
To add a geotag to a photo
To view geotagged photos on a map
To view geotagged photos on a globe
Watching videos in the Movies application
Videos
Transferring video content to your device
Managing video content
Video Unlimited service
To get started with Video Unlimited
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable
Connectivity
Tap MHL connected
Playing files from Dlna Certified devices on your device
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV
Sharing content with Dlna Certified devices
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity Screen mirroring
Playing files from your device on Dlna Certified devices
To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
Connecting your device to USB mass storage devices
To change the access level of a registered device
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
To disconnect a USB mass storage device
Find and tap Settings Storage Unmount USB storage
To turn on the NFC function
To share a contact with another device using NFC
Scanning NFC tags
To share a music file with another device using NFC
To share a photo or video with another device using NFC
To share a web address with another device using NFC
Naming your device
Bluetooth wireless technology
Connecting to an NFC compatible device
Find and tap Settings Bluetooth
Pairing with another Bluetooth device
Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technology
Tap Unpair
Select Bluetooth
One-touch setup
102
Smart apps and features that save you time
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect
To create a Smart Connect event
Delete event
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+
Using your device as a wallet
Managing devices
104
To manage payment services
Improving GPS accuracy
Using location services
Travel and maps
Google Maps and navigation
Using data traffic when travelling
Airplane mode
Using your device with a car infotainment system
108
To turn on Airplane mode
Calendar and alarm clock
Calendar
Tap New event
Tap , then tap Settings Calendar view settings
Alarm and clock
Tap Repeat
Tap Snooze
Support and maintenance
Support for your device
Computer tools
Updating your device
Media Go for Microsoft Windows
Sony Bridge for Mac
Updating your device using a computer
Updating your device wirelessly
Find and tap Settings Security my Xperia Activate
Finding a lost device
Imei number
Find and tap Settings Power management
Battery and power management
Power saving modes
Find and tap Settings Power management Battery usage
Stamina mode feature overview
Memory and storage
Improving memory performance
Tap Cached data OK
Managing files using a computer
Find and tap Settings Apps Running
Find and tap Settings Storage Transfer data to SD card
Tap Disconnect
Backing up and restoring content
Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-Fi
Find and tap Settings Xperia Connectivity USB Connectivity
Backing up data to a computer
Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application
To back up your data using a computer
To restore your data using a computer
Tap Back up now
Restarting and resetting
Find and tap Backup & Restore
Find and tap Backup & Restore Tap Restore
Tap Reset tablet
Using your device in wet and dusty conditions
To perform a factory data reset
Find and tap Settings Backup & reset Factory data reset
Recycling your device Limitations to services and features
IP Ingress Protection rating
123
Legal information
SonySGP521
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